Senior Manager, Compliance and Employee Relations

Kokua Education

. Maintain a requirements matrix by state, market, and school partner covering screening, credentialing, training, and other placement requirements .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing compliance standards and employee relations within a multi-state workforce, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and operational efficiency. Proficient in developing scalable compliance processes and training for diverse audiences while effectively communicating complex issues.

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6+ Years HR ExperienceMulti-State Compliance ProgramsI-9/E-Verify CompliancePHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP CertificationEmployee Relations Investigation

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Hard Skills

Compliance Process DevelopmentBackground ScreeningCredentialingEmployee Relations ManagementDocumentation and ReportingInvestigative SkillsWage and Hour ComplianceTraining DevelopmentRisk AssessmentAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsIndependent OperationPrioritizationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

PHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP

Industry Keywords

Employee RelationsCompliance StandardsHigh-Volume WorkforceEducation Sector HRContingent WorkforceState-Specific Employment PracticesMandatory ReportingWorkforce ComplianceMarket Launch ReadinessHRBP Partnership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a requirements matrix by state, market, and school partner covering screening, credentialing, training, and other placement requirements
Define background screening, fingerprinting, credentialing, and mandatory reporting training requirements for guest educators
Establish and monitor controls preventing assignments before required clearance is complete
Coordinate educator misconduct matters and required reporting with Operations, the VP of People, and counsel
Independently manage routine and moderately complex employee relations cases, including investigations, documentation, recommendations, and resolution
Partner with managers and HRBPs on responses, corrective action, and follow-up
Own Kokua's workforce compliance standards, controls, and framework across the employee lifecycle
Develop scalable compliance processes, controls, documentation, and training; own audit readiness
Monitor employment requirement changes and translate them into updated team guidance
Serve as specialist partner to HRBPs on compliance standards, formal investigations, and employee relations risk
Own compliance readiness checklists and recommendations for new market launches
Research requirements and coordinate with stakeholders and external counsel before launches
Advise leaders on risk, escalation, accommodations, leave, conduct, safety, wage and hour, immigration, and employment compliance
Report on ER case trends, compliance readiness, remediation, market launch readiness, and business enablement

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of progressive HR, employee relations, or compliance experience, including direct investigation experience
Demonstrated success implementing multi-state compliance programs in a high-volume, distributed workforce, with measurable improvements in accuracy, turnaround time, or operational simplicity
Strong working knowledge of employment practices and requirements across multiple U.S. jurisdictions
Experience with I-9/E-Verify, background and credential compliance, wage and hour, leave, accommodations, or other workforce compliance programs
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex or sensitive issues clearly to non-HR audiences
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and build structure in a growing organization
Experience in high-complexity, employee-protective states such as New York, Illinois, or California
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP
Experience in staffing, contingent workforce, or education-sector HR
Experience supporting or leading HR/compliance work associated with entering a new state or market
Experience designing compliance tools or training for non-HR audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus compensation eligibility
Participation in Kokua Education's benefits program
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401k retirement plan
Company match
Paid time off